Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A female buffoon. See Pierrot.

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Examples

  • For about two seconds she considered the idea of calling Pierrette, then rejected it.

    Cold Noses Warm Kisses Stewardson, Dawn 1992

  • Jean-Paul, she recalled Pierrette saying his name was.

    Cold Noses Warm Kisses Stewardson, Dawn 1992

  • Do you know a novel of Balzac, belonging to the "Celibataires" series, called Pierrette?

    Wisdom and Destiny Maurice Maeterlinck 1905

  • From Pong's off-side window the conical hat and extravagant ruff of 'Pierrette' were protruding excitedly.

    Jonah and Co. Dornford Yates 1922

  • With the faintest smile, 'Pierrette' stared through the wind-screen ....

    Jonah and Co. Dornford Yates 1922

  • The tempestuous arrival of Adèle, looking sweet as "Pierrette," and

    Jonah and Co. Dornford Yates 1922

  • 'Pierrette' switched off the engine and sat looking miserably before her.

    Jonah and Co. Dornford Yates 1922

  • The woes of the little orphan subjected to the tyranny of her selfish aunt and uncle ( 'Pierrette'), the struggles of the rapacious heirs for the Mirouet fortune ( 'Ursule Mirouet,') a story which gives us one of Balzac's purest women, treats interestingly of mesmerism (and may be read without fear by the young), the siege of

    Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 3 Charles Dudley Warner 1864

  • "Pierrette," she said, "you are no longer a child; you are nearly fifteen, and it is not at all surprising that you should have a lover."

    The Celibates Honor�� de Balzac 1824

  • Then she abandoned the gentler terms for "Pierrette" only.

    The Celibates Honor�� de Balzac 1824

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